Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever: Deadly viruses like Kovid and Monkeypox are slowly dying out all over the world , but in the meantime another virus has knocked. Which is called Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever . This is quite dangerous. Experts say that every other patient who gets infected by this is at risk of death. Due to the continuous climate change, this virus is spreading.
Cases of disease caused by Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever have been reported in Europe and France. There is a possibility of cases of this virus coming in Britain as well. This virus is also known as Congo fever. This disease spreads in animals. After that, eating their flesh can cause infection in people as well.
There is no prescribed treatment or vaccine for it. Its symptoms start like flu. This may be followed by dizziness, pain and burning sensation in the eyes. Some people also have the problem of sore throat and vomiting. Like dengue, this fever can also cause organ failure. In such a situation, there is a risk of death of the patient.
How dangerous is Congo hemorrhagic fever
Epidemiologist Dr. Anshuman Kumar says that Congo fever is not new. Its cases have already been coming all over the world. Even in India its cases have been reported, although the cases have never been more reported. This is because human to human transmission of this virus is very difficult.
How does this disease spread
This disease spreads due to CCHF virus. First of all, in 1944, its first case was registered in Crimea. The death rate from this is 40 percent, which is many times more than Kovid. According to the World Health Organisation, the virus is transmitted to animals by the bite of a tick bug. After this the virus spreads from animals to humans.
No comments:
Post a Comment